Yankees beat reporter Peter Abraham reports that Bubba has retired.  

  Bubba reported to camp, but did not pass his physical. They didn't say why, but it's probably his shoulder. The Mariners have released him, so he is a free agent again.

  Bubba is no longer with the Reds. Baseball America reports that Cincinnati granted him free agency.

  On July 20, 2007, Bubba has successful but season-ending surgery in Cincinnati for left shoulder tendinitis.